Malpractice claim against patent counsel dismissed for failure to prove causation
First Circuit · 2026-02-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
BlueRadios, Inc. v. Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C., decided by First Circuit on February 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Hamilton, Brook, Sm...
Insurance policy's advertising injury clause doesn't cover patent infringement
First Circuit · 2025-11-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Axis Insurance Company v. Barracuda Networks, Inc., decided by First Circuit on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Axis Insurance Company was ...
Insurer has duty to defend despite prior notice exclusion
First Circuit · 2025-08-25 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 40/100
BI 40 LLC v. Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company, decided by First Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Ironshore Specialty Insurance...